Service Sites, Here We Come!

Posted on 07/23/2012 @ 09:00 PM

Service Sites, Here We Come!

After yesterday’s travels, we had our first full day of programming at Impact Chicago, and if today is any indication of what to expect for the rest of the experience, I am pumped! We started off the day bright and early before heading to our service sites. Take a look at what a few of us experienced!

Today I went to my first session at the GAN project. After an inspiring introduction about communal Jewish farming, we got down to work. I shoveled soil from a large compost pile into a portable container that will be used for planting. Afterwards, we picked Japanese cucumbers and baby cucumbers that will be harvested for many families and organizations that are in need of food. It was a good start and I’m looking forward to making a real impact tomorrow with a full days’ work.
-Jesse Freedman

Today I went to CJE! We started off the day with a brief intro to the facility. We learned that there is much that we can do to help the older residents. After, we had many fun and engaging conversations with the seniors. We talked about many things from taste in music, to their families. All in all it was a great day, and I’m looking forward to tomorrow!
-Jon Silverman

Today I worked at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. The first day was, for the most part, an information session, as our group learned about proper terminology for different immigrant groups, the policy behind the organization, and what exactly they do at work. We then went off to sit in on an office meeting, where members of the organization were planning a future rally in support of possible pro-immigrant rights that will be introduced by President Obama. The experience provided us with the opportunity to look into the inner workings of immigration policy, as well as how a non-profit functions.
-Nadav Pecha

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